After an initial teaser at EVO earlier this summer, Tekken 8 has now been officially announced with a brand new teaser trailer. The series made its debut on the original PlayStation console almost 28 years ago, so it is only fitting that Tekken 8 was revealed during State of Play …
Read More »Shigeru Miyamoto announces Pikmin 4, set to release in 2023
During yesterday's Nintendo Direct, the legendary game developer Shigeru Miyamoto personally announced a new entry to the Pikmin series. Nintendo is now working on Pikmin 4, with plans to release in 2023. Pikmin 4 apparently entered development all the way back in 2015, and while there was a small update …
Read More »The upcoming Intel Core i7-13700T is on par with the Core i5-12600K in early benchmark
Benchmark leaks for Intel's upcoming 13th Gen Core processors have been dropping frequently in recent weeks. We have a good idea of what to expect from unlocked K-series chips, and now we have our first look at a low-TDP ‘T' series CPU. In one early benchmark, the Core i7-13700T seemed …
Read More »Philips goes ultrawide for latest Momentum gaming monitor
Philips has been launching many gaming monitors in the last few years, and that trend continues this month. The company has recently introduced the Momentum 34M1C5500VA, a curved gaming monitor with an ultrawide panel and a high refresh rate. The 34-inch VA panel has a 1500R curvature and 3440×1440 resolution. …
Read More »Gigabyte is planning 11 RTX 4090 models
It looks like Gigabyte is getting ready for the RTX 4090 launch. New listings on the EEC database point to eleven Gigabyte RTX 4090 models, including Aorus, Windforce, Gaming and Eagle versions.
Read More »Rumour claims Nvidia will launch three new RTX 30 GPUs in October
It may seem weird for Nvidia to release new RTX 30 series graphics cards when we're a few weeks away from the debut of the RTX 40 series. However, that seems to be the case, as two different sources claim the company will launch new versions of the RTX 3060, …
Read More »AMD Ryzen 5 7600X scores about 14% higher with Core Performance Boost enabled on Cinebench R23
New Ryzen 5 7600X Cinebench R23 results show some interesting things about the upcoming processor. At stock settings, the mid-range Ryzen chip is only slightly faster than its predecessor. However, things change when Core Performance Boost is enabled, bringing a 14% performance boost in this benchmark. VideoCardz has recently got …
Read More »Steam Deck repair centres are now live
Valve has been very open regarding the repairability of the Steam Deck. If your console has a problem, you may choose to repair it yourself without voiding the warranty. However, not everyone is comfortable with opening up their console and doing things manually. With that in mind, Steam Deck repair …
Read More »Nvidia Ada mid-range and entry-level GPUs may only feature 8x PCIe lanes
We've already shared plenty of reports regarding the higher-end Nvidia Ada GPUs, but this time we've got details on Nvidia's mid-range and entry-level GPUs. These are the AD106 and AD107, which are expected to power future RTX 4060 and RTX 4050 graphics cards. According to kopite7kimi, the AD106, which is …
Read More »First GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card listings point to £2500 price tag
Nvidia has yet to officially unveil its new generation of GeForce graphics cards, but with the event just over a week away, some retailers have begun listing the RTX 4090 at eye watering prices.
Read More »Mystery GPU runs at 3GHz in Time Spy Extreme & scores 20K points, probably RTX 4090
A while ago we heard reports the RTX 4090 would score over 19K points in Time Spy Extreme. That was already a significantly higher score than the likes of the RTX 3090 Ti, but new screenshots have been uploaded of what is claimed to be the RTX 4090 running Time Spy Extreme, showing the GPU scoring just over 20K points...
Read More »Ryzen 7 7700X shows up on Geekbench & CPU-Z, boosts up to 5.425GHz
We've already caught a glimpse of what the Ryzen 5 7600X and the Ryzen 9 7950X will be capable of, but we have yet to see the Ryzen 7 7700X in action. Fortunately for us, someone has been testing the unreleased AMD CPU in Geekbench and CPU-Z, with the results …
Read More »Intel finally reveals full specs for its Arc Alchemist GPU lineup
After many months of speculation, rumours and reports, Intel has finally revealed what's under the hood of its yet unreleased Arc Alchemist Arc GPUs. We've known about the specifications of the A380 since it was first launched in China, but up until now we've been kept in the dark about the A580, A750 and A770...
Read More »MSI X670E series motherboards will start at $480 in the US
AMD's X670E motherboards are just a few weeks away from releasing worldwide. Up until now, we were still unsure of pricing – however, considering they are at the top of the hierarchy of the 600-series boards, they were always going to be pricey. Still, $480 for the cheapest X670E board …
Read More »It’s Morbin’ Time: Cooler Master introduces high-performance Mobius 120 fans
Despite the name bearing an unmissable similarity to a certain Marvel character, Cooler Master's new Mobius fans mean business. Available with and without ARGB, these new 120mm fans aim to bring you the best of both worlds, operating with near-silent noise levels while offering impressive cooling performance. Featuring a new …
Read More »Nvidia RTX 4090 FE looks just like the 3090 FE with bigger fans
Up until now, most rumours have suggested that the RTX 40 series Founders Edition would retain the same cooler design that we saw with the RTX 30 series. However, newly shared renders suggest the new cards will feature bigger fans, likely due to the increased power draw of the upcoming …
Read More »Intel to bundle over £300 of games and software with select Alder Lake and Alchemist systems
If you're considering buying a new prebuilt system or laptop for yourself, you may be interested to know that Intel is preparing a software and game bundle worth over £300. Only select laptops and prebuilt desktops equipped with Alder Lake CPUs and Arc Alchemist GPUs will be eligible however. The …
Read More »SteelSeries launches Apex 9 Mini and TKL keyboards with OptiPoint switches
SteelSeries has just released two new compact gaming keyboards, further increasing its vast peripheral portfolio. These are the Apex 9 Mini and Apex 9 TKL, both featuring OptiPoint optical switches, vibrant RGB lighting, and an adjustable keystroke actuation point of 1mm or 1.5mm. The custom-built OptiPoint optical switches of the …
Read More »Thermaltake’s new ATX 3.0 and PCIe Gen5 Toughpower GF3 PSUs deliver up to 1650W
With the imminent launch of the RTX 40-series graphics cards expected to use PCIe 5.0 power connectors, various PSU manufacturers have started to release their first ATX 3.0-ready units supporting such connectors. Thermaltake has now joined the party with the Toughpower GF3 series. Available with 750W, 850W, 1000W, 1200W, 1350W, and …
Read More »RTX 4090 Ti allegedly pictured, shows triple-fan cooler
With the alleged release of the RTX 40-series approaching, AIB partners have already started work designing custom coolers. A new photo suggests vendors are well into the prototype stage, with a leaked image reportedly of an RTX 4090 Ti showing a large triple-fan cooler. The photo shared by Greymon55 is …
Read More »The RTX 4080 may have both 16GB and 12GB variants at launch
Just when we thought the specifications for the RTX 4080 were finally set in stone, a new rumour has appeared, suggesting the exact opposite. It seems the RTX 4080 GPUs may come in two variants, one with 16GB of memory and the other with 12GB. According to MEGAsizeGPU, the RTX …
Read More »Intel Arc A770 and A750 hitting shelves ‘very soon’, but limited in quantity
Intel representatives have recently held interviews with the press, where they shared a few more details about the upcoming A700 series graphics cards. Plenty has been discussed, however the most important detail is that we should be able to get hands-on with the new Intel graphics cards ‘very soon'. Intel …
Read More »Intel 13th Gen desktop CPU lineup and specifications leak ahead of release
As is almost expected by now, the specifications of the upcoming generation of Intel Core desktop processors have been leaked ahead of the official announcement. The lineup will include 14 models with up to 24 cores and 5.8GHz clock speeds, a record high for Intel CPUs. Wccftech got ahold of …
Read More »Intel’s latest Alchemist graphics driver brings a ton of fixes Arc Control
Intel recently released a new graphics driver for its Alchemist GPUs that brings some welcome fixes. However, these fixes aren't directly related to gaming. Instead, they're targeted at the Arc Control GPU management software, which is now included with the driver. Intel's latest graphics driver (31.0.101.3277), which can be downloaded …
Read More »Watercooled Ryzen 9 7950X hits 39K Cinebench R23 points
After AMD officially announced the Ryzen 7000 series, more and more performance leaks have started to hit the web. This time around, the upcoming Ryzen 9 7950X processor has been pictured scoring close to 39K points in the Cinebench R23 multi-core benchmark, matching the official figures shared by AMD. The …
Read More »Intel Xeon “Emerald Rapids” will natively support DDR5-5600 memory according to leak
While we wait for the Intel Xeon “Sapphire Rapids” platform to see the light of day, reports about its successor have started to emerge. Named “Emerald Rapids”, the upcoming platform will be much like its predecessor, with slight improvements in memory support, maximum core count, and security. Leaker @yukki_ans has …
Read More »DDR5 memory pricing expected to drop significantly
AMD and Intel are both set to launch new DDR5-supported platforms soon, which will drive up interest in DDR5 memory modules. Up to now, DDR5 memory has been significantly more expensive than DDR4, but it looks like big price drops are coming to help push adoption of the new standard. …
Read More »More Assassin’s Creed Mirage details leak
More leaks have come to the surface after Ubisoft officially announced the new entry to the Assassin's Creed franchise. As the image shared by the publisher suggested, the setting will be in the Middle East, specifically in the city of Baghdad. According to the YouTuber j0nathan (via Rebs Gaming), the …
Read More »The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 offers 4K at 144Hz and HDMI 2.1
Lenovo announced a new gaming monitor at IFA 2022 – the Legion Y32p-30. Lenovo's new monitor already ticks a lot of the right boxes, packing a 32-inch panel with 4K resolution, 144Hz refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 connectivity. The Lenovo Legion Y32p-30 packs a 32-inch IPS panel with 4K resolution, …
Read More »Intel claims Arc graphics cards will rival Nvidia GPUs in ray tracing performance
Intel has made some bold claims regarding the performance of its upcoming Arc Alchemist GPUs. As per the company, the upcoming A700 series will be on par with the Nvidia RTX 30 series in terms of ray tracing performance, with the A770 being, on average, 14% faster than the RTX …
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